ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1693-2016 ยท NGY Cannula, Trocar, Ophthalmic

Alcon Research, Ltd.

23G and 25G Constellation Totalplus Paks provides access into the posterior segment of the eye for surgical instruments within the frame of 23G and 25G Pars-Plana-Vitrectomy (PPV) surgeries.

DateMay 18, 2016 (initiated Aug 11, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe product has potential to leak beyond their design specification.
Root causeProcess control
ActionThe affected consignees were contacted via letter on 8/11/15 to communicate the potential for leakage.
Quantity225,000 units
DistributionUnited States, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Curacao, Cypress, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Lsreal, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.